{"id":22640,"date":"2022-07-19T07:26:25","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=22640"},"modified":"2022-07-19T07:26:25","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:26:25","slug":"what-are-the-new-youtube-rules-for-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-the-new-youtube-rules-for-2022","title":{"rendered":"What Are the New YouTube Rules for 2022?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e38e4756e57\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e38e4756e57\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e38e4756e57\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-the-new-youtube-rules-for-2022\/#What_Are_the_New_YouTube_Rules_for_2022\" title=\"What Are the New YouTube Rules for 2022?\">What Are the New YouTube Rules for 2022?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-the-new-youtube-rules-for-2022\/#4000_hours_of_watch_time\" title=\"4,000 hours of watch time\">4,000 hours of watch time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-the-new-youtube-rules-for-2022\/#Overly_graphic_content\" title=\"Overly graphic content\">Overly graphic content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-the-new-youtube-rules-for-2022\/#Bait-and-switch_tactics\" title=\"Bait-and-switch tactics\">Bait-and-switch tactics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-the-new-youtube-rules-for-2022\/#Reuse_of_content\" title=\"Reuse of content\">Reuse of content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-the-new-youtube-rules-for-2022\/#Disclosure_of_sponsored_content\" title=\"Disclosure of sponsored content\">Disclosure of sponsored content<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_New_YouTube_Rules_for_2022\"><\/span>What Are the New YouTube Rules for 2022?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"What are the new YouTube rules for 2022\" align=\"right\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/CvTxhJ2.png\" style=\"max-width:35% width:auto; margin:0px 10px; max-height:333px; height:auto;\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you want to keep your content on YouTube, then you have to know about the new YouTube rules. There are several important things to know. The new YouTube policy has three key elements: watch time 4,000 hours or more, Bait-and-switch tactics, and Reuse of content. If you violate any of these rules, your content could be removed from the site. You can find out more about these rules and what to do if you are violating them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4000_hours_of_watch_time\"><\/span>4,000 hours of watch time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to reach the milestone of 4,000 hours of watch time on YouTube, you must create and publish at least a dozen high-quality videos per month. YouTube counts the time spent watching a video only if the video is public &#8211; meaning that private videos and viral videos do not count. You should make a point to supply your subscribers with new content on a daily basis or at least several times per week. Follow these steps to make your YouTube videos a success and you&#8217;ll reach the milestone in no time.<\/p>\n<p>The YouTube Watch Time threshold is high &#8211; to achieve it you need to have 4,000 hours of watch time on your channel within 12 months. This threshold is not attainable in one year &#8211; you need to have at least 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 hours of watch time in the last 52 weeks to qualify. Unlike other platforms, however, YouTube&#8217;s Watch Time criteria is strict and only certain types of videos are eligible for collecting it. For example, most videos uploaded to the YouTube platform have to be public and must attract more watch time in order to reach 4,000 hours of Watch Time by 2022.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overly_graphic_content\"><\/span>Overly graphic content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YouTube has finally put an end to overly graphic content on its platform, and the new rules will be enforced from January 2022. Videos with graphic content are no longer allowed, and they must fit within the YouTube minimum safety zone. That area is 1560 pixels wide by 423 pixels high. Any image outside of that area will be cropped when viewed on mobile devices and other social media platforms. However, this new rule does not completely eliminate the possibility of overly graphic content on YouTube.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bait-and-switch_tactics\"><\/span>Bait-and-switch tactics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YouTube&#8217;s algorithm changes are changing. Although they are still based on video signals, YouTube is penalizing bait-and-switch tactics. The algorithm works by determining how viewers react to a video, based on their previous history and other similar content. If you want your videos to get the highest views possible, you must make sure your content is not objectionable. The YouTube studio shows the signals a viewer may have to see your content.<\/p>\n<p>When choosing the right times to display ads, YouTube has made changes to its algorithm to ensure that viewers are exposed to the appropriate content. Generally, this means avoiding ads that are served at the beginning, middle, or end of a video. As a result, YouTube now favors longer videos with all ad types enabled. The right amount of ads depends on the length of a video. If it is longer than 10 minutes, make sure to check all ad boxes, including sponsored cards, overlay ads, and non-skippable video ads.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reuse_of_content\"><\/span>Reuse of content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Reuse of content on YouTube is not forbidden, but it must have a slight change. Other policies may apply, but reusing content is permitted as long as viewers can recognize a meaningful difference. YouTube also does not allow for monetization of reusable content. The company has already put a stop to a wide variety of videos that violate its policy. Here are some tips to avoid violating YouTube&#8217;s reuse of content policy.<\/p>\n<p>In the first place, you must make sure that you are not using reused content. This content comes from other sources and is used by many people. It may be a funny &#8220;Short clip&#8221; that you include in your video editing. It is a violation of YouTube&#8217;s policy to use someone else&#8217;s content without credit. However, it is permitted to use clips from other websites if the original creator has granted you permission.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disclosure_of_sponsored_content\"><\/span>Disclosure of sponsored content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The FTC&#8217;s rules on disclosure of sponsored content on YouTube go a long way towards protecting consumers. The rules make it clear that any paid partnership must be clearly labeled as an ad or sponsored content. Violation of these rules can result in fines and penalties. Recently, Warner Bros. settled with the FTC after being accused of misleading consumers by failing to disclose payments made to megastar PewDiePie. The video star has 56 million subscribers. Being honest with the audience is crucial as they appreciate the honesty and transparency.<\/p>\n<p>The FTC also requires that all ads must be clearly identified and easily understood by the audience. To comply with these rules, creators should include a disclosure in the caption of their videos. Although social media platforms such as YouTube offer built-in tools to help creators disclose their paid relationships, these tools may not be sufficient for the new guidelines. In addition to the disclosure in the video, hashtags such as #ad and #sponsored should be prominently displayed to make the partnership clear.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe width=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K82ThlLRWVw\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" height=\"295\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Are the New YouTube Rules for 2022? 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